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  1. matt167

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    It would actually cool better at a higher temp due to the pressures. I've only ever converted one vehicle. It did not cool when the ambient was below about 70*, but if it was over 70* it would be 20* colder out of the vents.. 115* where I live is a very rare occurrence.
  2. matt167

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    which is why most of the conversions are done with the $49 kit that has the valve adapters and a few cans of freon. Not as cold, but colder than none
  3. matt167

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    if you buy just the conversion kit, it's basically the schrader valve adapters and the freon.. But done correctly, it would include the correct pump.
  4. matt167

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    Freeze 12 is banned I think, but there are still many to be had. Facebook marketplace showed dozens at $12-25 each the problem with 134A in a 12 system is the pump is designed for 12 and when you run 134A, the pressures are off. It will never cool cold, always just ok. If this were a round...
  5. matt167

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    it's removing a couple adapter fittings and putting in the original schrader valves. Those valves are not vehicle specific. Trip to the junkyard would get a handfull of them
  6. matt167

    R134 or R12 thoughts

    Being a '91, just find some Freeze 12 and convert it back
  7. matt167

    1995 Omc 302 replacement to 351 help

    You can bolt a flywheel to any 302. FWIW, 1996-1997 Expolrers and the OBS body style Ford Lightnings got GT40 heads, along with SN95 Mustangs. GT40P came in 1998 and ran to 2002 but were only available on Explorers
  8. matt167

    1995 Omc 302 replacement to 351 help

    They are better, as long as you can get manifold/ headers to fit.. If that is the case they are easier to find, as they were used 1998-2002 on Explorers
  9. matt167

    1995 Omc 302 replacement to 351 help

    A 1993 1994 or 1995 block works as well. GT40 heads used in Lightnings and 1996 1997 explorer 302
  10. matt167

    1995 Omc 302 replacement to 351 help

    Waste of time.. You either need to get a marine 351 cam, the 351W is wider, you may need specific manifolds, not sure about that 100%... All to gain, a few hp, and by a few, I mean by 20-30hp. Now if you really want to do something cool, you can put GT40 heads on a 347 stroker, marine 351W...
  11. matt167

    Installing an inverter

    If your operating equipment with chargers/ power adapters it will be fine. The chargers don't like the power, and you will actually be able to hear coil whine if you put your ear up to a plugged in adapter, but it sends clean power out and it does work.. Your Mac charges with USB-C and there...
  12. matt167

    1989 vs 2008 4.3 differences

    4.3 has many fairly major differences between those years.. Just going from 1989 to 1993 there were some fairly major improvements.. I think even the intake manifold is different. I know it would be on a 5.7L for sure, which is a Vortec head vs pre vortec difference
  13. matt167

    Installing an inverter

    Inverters usually have their own ATC or ATM fuses inside or on the outside. You can wire them direct to battery providing that is true, otherwise you need to fuse them identically to what they are fused for. FWIW I ran 10 gauge for a 400W inverter. 1200w is a lot of current. you better over...
  14. matt167

    Tying down a motorcycle for transport

    Nice bike, and yeah I was thinking about doing that, but the trailer was rented. I strapped the cheap HF bike wheel chock in, but I should have gotten the better model. All in all, it worked out
  15. matt167

    Tying down a motorcycle for transport

    Yup. It's a little small for me to own ( trailer ) but it worked well and towed well. It was an Ohio Steel trailer which I rented from the big orange store. I think they make them for HD only, as they have "HDR" in the model number and Ohio Steel lists them as Home Depot Rentals.
  16. matt167

    Tying down a motorcycle for transport

    I ended up with a different, better bike. The guy with the Suzuki texted me when I was right near his house, that it needed a carb clean and wasn't running right. I didn't even bother looking after that point... I found this one farther away and picked it up today. 2012 V star 250 with 3,100...
  17. matt167

    Arrow Glass Manual for starter problems?

    That's a 3.7L. I'm going to guess your a beginner boater and bought that boat unknowing about the engine. Run 12v jumper cable direct to the battery to the starter lug, then provide 12v to the S terminal on the GM starter solenoid.. If that does not spin it over, your going to have to bar the...
  18. matt167

    Have looked for weeks with no luck. Hummingbird 797 screw

    the thread is going to be numbered most likely. Lowes, Home depot, your local Ace or whatever will have one that can fit. Should be stainless, but really a regular screw can work too
  19. matt167

    1973 ISLANDER REFIT

    Again, the decking you can use King Starboard but it's $$$, yet available in 4x8 sheets.. Trex decking or plastic dock planks do not belong in a boat. My dad did probably the cheapest fishermans refit he possibly could do to his 1966 Islander which he pulled out of a field. Painted the plywood...
  20. matt167

    Andersen windows. Trying to get creative here.

    simple drawer pull hardware can be had for pennies..
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